Time limit for submitting comments and counter-comments on TRAI’s Consultation Paper on ‘Review of Quality-of-Service Standards for Access Services and Broadband Services extended till 11th October and 25th October, 2023 respectively
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (“TRAI”) has extended the time for submitting comments and counter-comments on “Consultation Paper on ‘Review of […]
FSSAI initiates stern action against violation of food safety laws by FBOs
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”), through a press release, has strongly advised all Food Business Operators (“FBOs”) to […]
MEITY invites public comments on the Draft ‘National Strategy on Robotics’ by 31st October 2023
The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) has invited public comments on the Draft National Strategy on Robotics by 31-10-2023. The […]
SEBI introduces new format of Abridged Prospectus for public issues of Non-Convertible Debt Securities and Non-convertible Redeemable Preference Shares
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has revised and updated the format for disclosures in the abridged Prospectus and provided […]
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) notifies Form No. 71 to make an application for crediting Tax Deducted at Source(TDS)
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued Notification No. 73/2023 to insert new rule for allowing assessees to make an application […]
The MOEFCC further amends Appendix-IX to the Environmental Impact Assessment (“EIA”) Notification, 2006
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (“MOEFCC”) has recently issued a notification to amend the Environmental Impact Assessment (“EIA”) Notification, […]
PMLA Rules amended to modify the definition of Principal Officer, Beneficial Owner , Records of the Identity of Clients, etc.
With reference to the trail e-mail, the Ministry of Finance (“Ministry”) has issued the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Second Amendment […]
Supreme Court: Maternity benefit must be provided to contractual employees even if the period of benefit extends beyond the term of contractual employment
In a recent case before the Supreme Court (“SC”), the issue was whether the maternity benefits, as contemplated in the Maternity Benefit […]
Power Ministry notifies Electricity (Third Amendment) Rules, 2023: captive consumption includes power consumption by holding or subsidiary company of captive user
The Ministry of Power has notified the Electricity (Third Amendment) Rules, 2023 (“Amendment Rule”) to further amend the Electricity Rules, 2005 (“Principal Rule”). […]
PESO issues Circular for all licensees regarding the facility to update email ID and mobile number in PESO online portal
The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (“PESO”) has issued a Circular informing all licensees (Individual & Companies) under Petroleum Rules, 2002, SMPV(U) […]
Footwear manufacturers importing soles and other components for manufacture of footwear (for export) granted conditional exemption from Quality Control Order
The Ministry of Commerce has notified the ‘Footwear Made from all Rubber and all Polymeric Material and its Components (Quality Control) Amendment […]
NPCI enhances the per transaction value for UPI Lite (Online and Offline) to Rs. 500/-
The National Payments Corporation of India (“NPCI”) has informed that the per transaction value for UPI Lite (Online and Offline) has been […]